La Colonica 18

La Colonica 18

Description from the manager

RECEPTIVE STRUCTURE. The residence, La Colonica, is a magnificent property overlooking the green valleys of Umbria, on the border between Tuscany and Marche. It is a warm, welcoming home, steeped in history as part of it was built in the modern era, given its position as a point of passage between the Papal States and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. The history of its extension unfolds in four different eras up until its complete renovation in 2012. The panorama enjoyed from the house is picturesque, rich in the seasonal colours that adorn the fields and hills. At the entrance to the estate is a private five-a-side football field. The house is located in Sansepolcro, the famous, art-rich town linked to personalities like Piero della Francesca who has left extraordinary works of art visible in the Civic Museum. Also famous are the many churches which conserve intact various artistic heritages of the Renaissance. The geographic location of the house allows easy access to other famous towns in Tuscany as well as in Umbria such as, for example, Anghiari, included in the list of the most beautiful borghi in Italy, but also famous towns like Arezzo, Florence, Siena, Assisi and Perugia, known both for their beauty and for their food and wine culture, which will render unique the memory of your stay in this splendid land.
Interior
The house has a double entrance on the ground floor allowing, on the right, access to two double bedrooms with ensuite bathroom with shower and, on the left, access to an open - plan area with kitchen, living room, dining room and toilet. Next to these two entrances is the laundry area. The first floor is reached from the outside via a stone staircase leading to the terrace entrance. The first floor consists of a lounge and kitchen with access to the sleeping area, through the corridor to the right of the kitchen, consisting of a twin bedroom with adjacent bathroom with shower and three double bedrooms all with ensuite bathroom with shower. The second floor is also reached externally by the stone staircase leading up to a second terrace. On the right side is an open-plan room with living room and kitchenette. Continuing along the corridor you come to a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, a twin bedroom with joinable beds with adjacent bathroom with shower and a double bedroom with divisible beds with en-suite bathroom with shower.
Park
The park, about one and a half hectares, surrounds the entire house. Inside the park are old oak trees and several types of vegetation, garden plants, shrubs, flowers, lavender and viburnum. Also in the park is the swimming pool, visible from the house, and at the entrance to the ground floor is a cool gazebo with sofas and armchairs suitable for reading and for moments of relaxation. For sports lovers, there is also a private five-a-side football field, situated a few metres from the entrance gate.
Swimming Pool
The pool is located within the park, visible from the house and offering a splendid view, immersed as it is in greenery. It is reached by crossing the park from the house or else by descending the stone staircase next to the main gate. Rectangular-shaped, it measures 16 x 8 m with a depth varying from 0,90 m to 1,80 m, it is lined in chlorinated rubber paint and access to the water is by Roman steps. In the shallow part of the pool it is possible to create a children’s area by closing off this area with a net. There are whirlpool vents, external and internal lighting and chlorine purification plant. The solarium area is covered by travertine and lawn and is provided with sunbeds, small tables, umbrellas, chairs, armchairs and an outdoor shower with hot and cold water.
Additional amenities include: ping pong table, games, washer / dryer, baby cot, american coffee machine, iron and ironing board, sunbed, squeezer, plug adaptor, 8 bicycles, books and magazines, table soccer, internet wireless connection, 6 mountain bikes (on request), radio with cd reader, book online, espresso coffee machine, tennis rackets, yard, emotional shower, videogames, stone barbecue, hairdryer, moka, cable / satellite TV, kids games in the garden, mixer, american fridge, wii console, mobile phone (on request). in Sansepolcro, the famous, art-rich town linked to personalities like Piero della Francesca who has left extraordinary works of art visible in the Civic Museum. Also famous are the many churches which conserve intact various artistic heritages of the Renaissance. The geographic location of the house allows easy access to other famous towns in Tuscany as well as in Umbria such as, for example, Anghiari, included in the list of the most beautiful borghi in Italy, but also famous towns like Arezzo, Florence, Siena, Assisi and Perugia, known both for their beauty and for their food and wine culture, which will render unique the memory of your stay in this splendid land.

Interior

The house has a double entrance on the ground floor allowing, on the right, access to two double bedrooms with ensuite bathroom with shower and, on the left, access to an open - plan area with kitchen, living room, dining room and toilet. Next to these two entrances is the laundry area. The first floor is reached from the outside via a stone staircase leading to the terrace entrance. The first floor consists of a lounge and kitchen with access to the sleeping area, through the corridor to the right of the kitchen, consisting of a twin bedroom with adjacent bathroom with shower and three double bedrooms all with ensuite bathroom with shower. The second floor is also reached externally by the stone staircase leading up to a second terrace. On the right side is an open-plan room with living room and kitchenette. Continuing along the corridor you come to a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, a twin bedroom with joinable beds with adjacent bathroom with shower and a double bedroom with divisible beds with en-suite bathroom with shower.

Park

The park, about one and a half hectares, surrounds the entire house. Inside the park are old oak trees and several types of vegetation, garden plants, shrubs, flowers, lavender and viburnum. Also in the park is the swimming pool, visible from the house, and at the entrance to the ground floor is a cool gazebo with sofas and armchairs suitable for reading and for moments of relaxation. For sports lovers, there is also a private five-a-side football field, situated a few metres from the entrance gate.

Swimming Pool

The pool is located within the park, visible from the house and offering a splendid view, immersed as it is in greenery. It is reached by crossing the park from the house or else by descending the stone staircase next to the main gate. Rectangular-shaped, it measures 16 x 8 m with a depth varying from 0,90 m to 1,80 m, it is lined in chlorinated rubber paint and access to the water is by Roman steps. In the shallow part of the pool it is possible to create a children’s area by closing off this area with a net. There are whirlpool vents, external and internal lighting and chlorine purification plant. The solarium area is covered by travertine and lawn and is provided with sunbeds, small tables, umbrellas, chairs, armchairs and an outdoor shower with hot and cold water.

About the manager

EMMA VILLAS S.r.l.

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La Colonica 18 Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy

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Additional Location Information

La Colonica is situated in Ferraguzzo which is only twenty minutes from Sansepolcro, a town rich in history and famous for its works of Renaissance art, especially that of Piero della Francesca. Anghiari, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, is just 10 minutes away. The strategic location of the house also allows you to get quickly to many other well known towns in Tuscany and Umbria such as Arezzo in just thirty minutes, or Siena, Florence, Assisi and Perugia in about an hour and a half. The nearest railway station is in Sansepolcro, fifteen minutes away. The E78 main road takes you in thirty minutes to the A1 motorway exit of Arezzo. There are numerous possibilities for nature trails whilst shopping aficionados can get to the Valdichiana Outlet Village in just fifty minutes.
Distances to:
* Airports: Perugia 70 km, Firenze 122 km, Bologna 208 km, Roma 255 km, Milano 405 km
* Train Station: Sansepolcro 17 km
* Highway: A1 exit Arezzo 38 km
* Attractions within 100 km: Anghiari 6 km, Sansepolcro 17 km, Arezzo 30 km, Cortona 43 km, Perugia 63 km, Assisi 85 km, Siena 93 km, Firenze 100 km
* Services and shops: Fighille 2 km, Monterchi 5,5 km, Anghiari 6 km
* Beach: Tyrrhenian Sea 180 km, Adriatic Sea 180 km
* Access road: 20 m of unpaved road in good conditions

More About This Location

City vacations, Rural retreats

Getting There

Car is recommended

Availability

Last updated on January 31, 2015

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La Colonica 18

9 bedrooms

10 bathrooms

Sleeps 18

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From:

$3,189

per week

Additional fees

Damage deposit $560

Owner Terms

Multiple Weeks booking discount
2 weeks - 4 %
3 weeks - 8 %
4 weeks - 12 %
The discounts are for multiple weeks rental (more than one consecutive week) reserved at the same property.
The price includes
* water
* gas for kitchen use
* initial and final cleaning
* weekly linen
* park and pool maintanence
* internet wireless connection
* one barbecue dinner offered by the owners that will take place in one evening between monday an thursday (for reservations of the last week in May or one of the first two weeks in June)
The price does not include
* electricity (on consumption up to date market prices)
* extra cleaning when animals are present (€ 30,00 per animal per week)
On request
* extra cleaning (€ 15,00/hour/cleaner)
* extra linen (€ 25,00/persone)
* mobile phone (on consumption)
* heating (on consumption up to date market prices)
* firewood (€ 20,00/100 Kg)
* 6 mountain bikes (€ 10,00 per day per person)

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